Book a private taxi from your Hua Hin hotel to Chumphon Port. The trip is roughly 270 km and takes about 3.5 hours by car. Your Thai driver picks you up at the door and takes you straight to your destination — fuel and tolls included.
Get your Hua Hin → Chumphon Port price
Fixed price for the whole car, fuel and tolls included. No payment to ask.
About Chumphon Port
Chumphon is the gateway to Koh Tao by high-speed catamaran and has its own quiet beaches.
Chumphon is the province where southern Thailand properly begins. Its town is a working provincial centre, but the coast nearby has quiet beaches such as Thung Wua Laen and Sairee, and several piers from which high-speed catamarans and other boats cross the Gulf to Koh Tao, with onward connections to Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. The town itself makes a practical overnight stop, with markets, simple hotels and good southern food.
Most travellers come from Hua Hin to Chumphon to catch a boat to Koh Tao for diving or snorkelling, or arrive back on the mainland and want a straightforward ride north. Others enjoy a night or two on Chumphon’s beaches, which are much less developed than the islands. A private car lets you reach the right pier on time, without relying on a bus connection that may not match the boat. Divers often break the journey here to rest before a busy island week.
Things to see and do in Chumphon Port
- Thung Wua Laen beach and its seafood restaurants
- Sairee beach and the Prince of Chumphon shrine
- Chumphon night market in town
- Lomprayah and Songserm piers for boats to the islands
- Mu Ko Chumphon National Park islands
- Tham Rap Ro cave temple
What’s included in your Hua Hin to Chumphon Port transfer
- A private car or van for your group only — no sharing, no extra pickups
- Pickup at your hotel, villa or condo anywhere in Hua Hin
- Drop-off at Chumphon piers (Lomprayah / Songserm)
- Fuel and expressway tolls included in the price
- Toilet, food and photo stops on request
Ferry connection
The car takes you to Chumphon piers (Lomprayah / Songserm). Ferry and boat tickets are bought separately — send us your boat time and we plan the pickup in Hua Hin so you arrive with time to spare.
The road between Hua Hin and Chumphon Port
The drive between Hua Hin and Chumphon follows Phetkasem Road (Highway 4) south the whole way, through Pranburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thap Sakae and past the turn-offs for Bang Saphan and Pathiu. Near Chumphon the driver leaves the highway for local roads to the town, a beach or the relevant pier. The road is wide and well surfaced, with steady truck and bus traffic. Allow extra time for the pier, as boarding and luggage handling start well before departure. Southern-style roadside restaurants make good meal stops.
Good places to stop on the way
- Prachuap Khiri Khan and Ao Manao
- Thap Sakae for coffee and a stretch
- Bang Saphan coast
- Pathiu district and its quiet beaches
Toilet and food stops are free. Sightseeing stops at attractions are 500 THB each — add them in the booking notes.
Best time to travel to Chumphon Port
The Gulf is calmest from roughly February to September, which suits the boat crossing to Koh Tao. Rough seas, most likely around November and December, can delay or cancel boats, so keep your plans flexible. For an early morning catamaran, many travellers leave Hua Hin before dawn or stay a night in Chumphon. Holiday periods fill boats quickly.
Travel tip for Chumphon Port
Morning catamarans to Koh Tao fill up — we can time your pickup for the boat.
Taxi vs. bus, train or flight to Chumphon Port
Trains and buses connect many Thai cities, but they leave from stations outside the centre and rarely match flight or check-in times. A private car takes you from hotel to hotel.
Choose your car
Sedans suit one to three travellers, MPVs and SUVs four, and VIP vans up to eight with luggage. For long trips a van gives everyone more room to stretch out.
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SedanTaxi Sedan (Altis)
Toyota Corolla Altis taxi or similar
- Up to 2 passengers
- 1–2 suitcases
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SedanEco-Car Economy (Altis)
Toyota Corolla Altis or similar
- Up to 3 passengers
- 1–3 suitcases
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Business sedanLuxury Sedan (Camry)
Toyota Camry or similar
- Up to 3 passengers
- 1–3 suitcases
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SUVFamily SUV (Fortuner)
Toyota Fortuner or similar
- Up to 4 passengers
- 1–5 suitcases
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VanMini Van VIP (Commuter)
Toyota Commuter VIP van
- Up to 8 passengers
- 1–8 suitcases
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VanAll New VIP Van
New-generation Toyota Commuter VIP van
- Up to 8 passengers
- 1–8 suitcases
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PickupPickup Truck
Toyota Hilux Revo double cab or similar
- Up to 4 passengers
- Open load bed
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Questions about this route
How far is Hua Hin from Chumphon Port?
About 270 km by road.
How long does the drive take?
Around 3.5 hours, depending on traffic and stops. The ferry crossing is extra.
How much is a taxi from Hua Hin to Chumphon Port?
The fare table on this page shows the fixed price for each car, for the whole car, with fuel and tolls included. No deposit is needed.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes — tell your driver whenever you need a break, food or a photo stop.
Which pier will you take us to?
We drop you at the pier for your ferry company; tell us which operator you have booked so the driver goes to the right one.
What if my boat is cancelled?
Weather cancellations do happen; check with your ferry company and let us know so we can help with plans.
Can we stay in Chumphon before the boat?
Yes, an evening transfer and a night near the pier is a relaxed way to catch the first morning boat.
